Gabriel A Vidal MD

Interventional Neurology, Vascular Neurology

Director - Comprehensive Stroke Center at Ochsner Medical Center, New Orleans, LA

1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121
Phone+1 504-842-4000

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Education & Training

Ochsner Medical CenterInterventional Neuro-Radiology, 2010 - 2012
Emory University School of MedicineFellowship, Vascular Neurology, 2008 - 2009
Louisiana State University School of MedicineResidency, Neurology, 2005 - 2008
Louisiana State University School of MedicineInternship, Internal Medicine, 2004 - 2005
Universidad Central del Caribe School of MedicineClass of 2004

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Certifications & Licensure

LA State Medical License 2006 - 2027
MS State Medical License 2014 - 2027
AL State Medical License 2016 - 2026
GA State Medical License 2008 - 2009
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Vascular Neurology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014, 2016

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

6 citations
Higher intracranial positioning of an 8 Fr guide catheter improves efficacy of aspiration thrombectomy in large vessel occlusion stroke.
Daryl Goldman, Preethi Reddi, Mais Al-Kawaz, Kurt A Yaeger, Trevor Hardigan
Journal of Neurointerventional Surgery. 2025-06-01
Accuracy of Conversion Disorder Diagnosis via Telestroke Network Consultation: A Retrospective Cohort Study.
Mugilan Poongkunran, Robin D Ulep, Himanshu Chokhawala, Alaa E Mohammed, Gabriel Vidal
Ochsner Journal. 2025-01-01
6 citations
Symptomatic carotid webs require aggressive intervention.
Clayton J Brinster, James O'Leary, Aaron Hayson, Andrew Steven, Charles Leithead
Journal of Vascular Surgery. 2024-01-01

Lectures

Adult Hospital Medicine Boot Camp 2012
American Academy of Physician Assistants, New Orleans, Louisiana - 10/17/2012

Press Mentions

Medical Experts Available: Nurses Week, Stroke, Women’s Health Week, and Mental Health MonthApril 25th, 2023
Medical Experts Available: Social Media Challenges, Signs of Stroke, and National Women’s Health WeekApril 18th, 2023
Ochsner Medical CenterMay 14th, 2019